GE TFXA227F TFXB27F Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Set the Temperature Controls
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Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.
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At first, set the fresh food control to “5” and the
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freezer control to “C”.
Freezer Control
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
C
is Initial
Satting
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
E is Coldest
or
adjust;ng
them
later:
Then, if you want colder or
,
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time.
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Note: Moving the fresh food control to
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turns off
coofing
in both compartments-fresh
food and freezer—but does not shut off power
to the refrigerator.
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How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh
Place a container of ice cream in the center of the
food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is
freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it’s too
too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Automatic Energy-Saver System
No Defrosting
You won’t find an “energy-saver” switch on this
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food
refrigerator.
compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is
and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some
automaticdlv circulated around the front
edge
of the
frost on packages is normal.
freezer
com~artment to help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.
Many refrigerators use special electric heaters.
This refrigerator needs none. That’s why there is no
“energy-saver” switch.. there’s no need for it.
If you turn your household thermostat below
60°F.
at night...
.
.
you may want to move the
freezer control one step colder.
Cooler temperatures in the house
may cause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment
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Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
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have no effect on your fresh food compartment.
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However, if freezing occurs, move the fresh food
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control one step warmer.
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When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
to warm somewhat. To protect your
refrigerator’s controls back to their regular settings.
frozen food supply,
lea;e
the
fr;ezer
setting at this
colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you
keep your thermostat turned down.
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